About this role
Job summary
Join Our Hospital at Home Team as an Occupational Therapist!
Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? OurHospital at Home (H@H) Serviceis looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide expert, home-based care that helps patients stay independent and recover safely at home.
What we offer:
A flexible rotational shift schedule (8 am - 8 pm, 7 days a week).
Opportunities to grow your skills andexpertisein a nurturing, innovative environment.
A role where your work trulyimpactspatients' independence and well-being.
We valueinclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth. Bring your skills, compassion, and energyandhelp us transform home-based care.
Apply today and be part of a teamthat'smaking healthcare more personal, accessible, and effective!
Main duties of the job
Deliver assessments and interventions across care homes, residential units, and patients' homes. Work closely with a supportive multi-disciplinary team to reduce hospital admissions and facilitateearly discharges. Supervise and mentor junior staff and students. Prescribe, order, and teach the safe use of equipment. Build strong partnerships with colleagues, patients, familiesand local agencies.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Experience Essential
Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical Settings. Evidence of up-to-date CPD Experience working as part of an MDT. Use of functional and cognitive assessments.
Desirable
Evidence of previous employment as an Occupational therapist at Band 5 grade Experience working in the Care of Elderly and with Acutely unwell patients
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of current best practices in Occupational Therapy and demonstrate clinical reasoning, applying theory to practice. Demonstrate an ability to work single-handedly with individuals or in a team. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Adherence to national, professional, and work-related policy Health, safety, and risk awareness Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the profession. Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage time/caseload effectively. Understanding of team dynamics and good interpersonal skills Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen and present written and verbal information concisely and logically. Good IT skills (word processing and internet)
Key Attributes Essential
Able to work both independently and with direct and indirect supervision. Interest in working in outpatients, wards, and community settings. Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations, travel from site to site within service delivery within the Borough of Barnet Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Sudbury Primary Care Centre
Wembley
HA0 3HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)